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Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-03-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,172
Posted By mscat40
Re: Change in SSI amount?

Remember this still depends on what state you are living. Their are a few that supplement the SSI which brings up the amount a lot higher then most states that only pay 698 in SSI per month. So if...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-02-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,600
Posted By mscat40
Re: Life after Unfavorable Decision.

I am so sorry Aubrey,
Their have been a few people on this board who have dropped their claims after a deniel at the ALJ . And have filied a new one then won. I feel badly that things are happening...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-29-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,782
Posted By mscat40
Re: Had Hearing this morning

Hi there,
i hope you do not have to wait too long to hear if you won , it sounds like you have a great Lawyer and since he use to be a judge knows just how everything works and if he says your...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-29-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By mscat40
Re: Unfavoriable Decision from ALJ, going to appeals council

I am sorry you were denied at the hearing level. You have every right to be upset. I agree with the other poster , that you will need excellent medical docuementation to prove you are severely...
Board: Disabilities 03-27-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,887
Posted By mscat40
Re: Well, what are the results to trample out isolation?

Yes, I am thinking about getting involoved with other parents with special needs kids , they meet a couple times a month. I was even thinking about getting involved in helping foster children, they...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-27-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By mscat40
Re: New diagnosis

Sine you have a new diagnoses your attorney should be able to add this onto your claim. Anther hting you can do is call the 1-800 number and find out who your DDS worker is , and submit the new...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-26-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,715
Posted By mscat40
Re: Tough Choices

Looking I am very sorry you have had to go through all of this , and now feel you cannot get the assistance you need. If you don't have the work credits for SSDI and your husband makes too much in...
Board: Disabilities 03-21-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,165
Posted By mscat40
Re: We all need a helping hand...

Hi ferd , I am sorry your not feeling too good. That happens to me , where I will just stay inside for several weeks, and not talk to anyone , expect my son. I just want to lay on the couch and sleep...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-21-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By mscat40
Re: Medicare waiting period

When I was in the process of my claim I went to the department of social services and applied for Medi-Cal, that is what CA residents have, and in other states it is Medicaid. I was approved , and so...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-21-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,017
Posted By mscat40
Re: Rfc forms

alsee, send it as soon as possible , this will only support your claim and make it stronger. Especially that you have supportive Dr.s good luck to you , this may speed up the process and give you a...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-15-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,276
Posted By mscat40
Re: First time

Yes, I also noticed HB was acting very unstable yesterday, glad it is back up and running. I also thin you have a very good chance of winning your claim. Your age, and all of your work experience is...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-11-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,637
Posted By mscat40
Re: Why do people lose at ALJ hearing with a lawyer?

I also agree that having a Lawyer that specializes in social security claims only has a enormous impact on a approval or deniedl. Havin all your currect medical records is also very important , and...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-11-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,209
Posted By mscat40
Re: RFC Form

I have heard of those RFC forms but I do not know if it is standard practice to send them to your DR. A lot of times the DR's can fill paperwork out electronically and it is sent directly to DDS. I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-10-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Posted By mscat40
Re: Question??

For SSI most states only pay $698.00 total, expect for a few states that add a state beneift like California. In Ca. the highest is around $873 a month. For SSDI it is a lot higher becasue they...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-08-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,363
Posted By mscat40
Re: I Just Need to Vent

It is so difficult to have to deal with so many different angencies , one mess up that can affect how you family lives and survives on can be do deterimental. Even when it is their fault they messed...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-02-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By mscat40
Re: It's official

Congradualtions Jacki :) I am so happy for you . If you have any questions about the judge's decision i would ask my attorney what it meant. how long did it take you from start to finish ? It must be...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-26-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,969
Posted By mscat40
Re: The dreaded CDR came

your CDR will turn out just fine. In order for them to cut benefits your condition would have had to improve so much syou could return to work and make a SGA , theri would need to be proof of this. ...
Board: Disabilities 02-25-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,360
Posted By mscat40
Re: What do you say when people ask "What do you do?"

in the 5-6 years i've been on SSDI i do not think i've been ever asked that question. I think if it does get asked i could just say I'm disabled. And not go into any detail.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-20-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By mscat40
Re: Now I need advice...

I you tried to doisover the phone calling the 1-800 number you will get a different person and a different reply each and every time. Their are some representatives that are extrememly helpful and...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-18-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,068
Posted By mscat40
Re: "a job with no exposure to heights, hazards and limited interaction.

Limited interaction with others, maybe to keep your stress levels down , so you could work? Something like a janitor and work after hours where their people have already gone home, or working at the...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-15-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By mscat40
Re: About a year to kill...

Hang in there Monsterpete, you do have a case, it just takes a lot of time to go through this whole entire process and it is draining. Try to preoccupy yourself and get your mind off of it. You...
Board: Disabilities 02-15-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By mscat40
Re: Please help

Hi Sunni,
I am sorry you have to go through this, that really is difficult . When peopleturn adults they seem to form their own little cirle of friends and thats it. Try not to take it personally....
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-14-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,545
Posted By mscat40
Re: Applying for SSI With Mental Health Issues?

Hi Alexandersmama,
It was a good thing that you have applied for benefits, the process can take a long time to go through. Unfortunately a DR. signing you off as unable to work will do no good...
Board: Disabilities 02-14-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,437
Posted By mscat40
Re: Happy Valentines Day

Jacki,
I am so happy for you ! Congradulations! I know it has been a long battle for you , and now you are approved , what a great feeling! :)
Board: Autism Spectrum 02-10-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,279
Posted By mscat40
Re: Am I Autisitc?

My opinion is no you are not autistic. However, you do have some mental health issues. Your vision should be looked at , and I think you should go to the eye Dr. about it. It is not too uncommon to...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-09-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,113
Posted By mscat40
Re: Worried about loss of Medicare if lose SSDI

Are you up for a Continued Disability Review ? is that why you concerned? If your disability has not improved enough for you to work a SGA you will not be denied benefits. You donot have to do the...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-06-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,196
Posted By mscat40
Re: May be moving to Tampa, Florida ... What about SSDI and my doctors??

This is one of my big fears too, and i am only wanting to move to a new city , but want to stay in the same county so I can still have the same Dr's . Even that is a pain , especially when income is...
Board: Disabilities 02-04-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,366
Posted By mscat40
Re: Something I need to get off my chest

mental illness is what I like to call 'hidden "disabilites" People cannot see it, because itis not physical, however every bit as devastating . For me, I really do not talk about the stuff I have, I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-01-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By mscat40
Re: Received decision in mail today......

GReat news!!! YAY time to celebrate :jester: Congradulations , I am so happy for all of you guys , hopefully it should be smooth sailing here from now on!
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-29-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,634
Posted By mscat40
Re: Waiting on Disability... Long winded...

Hi there,
i just read through your entire thread, been really busy this past couple days. You have had many excellent adivce given to you here , this is a great place that has so many educated...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-28-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By mscat40
Re: Appealing back pay

When I was approved my date of onset was changed to about a year later that I alledged I became disabled. I thought about trying to appeal the decision but decided not to , I was just grateful I was...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-27-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,042
Posted By mscat40
Re: OMG - I'm approved! No hearing!!!!!

I was gone out of town all day today, and this was the first thing I saw when home < I am sooo happy for you Spineaz:jester: What a enormous relief is is to have a approval and know your SSDI is on...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-26-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,973
Posted By mscat40
Re: Notice of Decision - Fully Favorable!!!

All it will do for a payee is have the payee's name on top of your payment and underneath your name will be there. Depending on the family member you choose, maybe you can work something out that you...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-26-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,639
Posted By mscat40
Re: SSDI Field Office?

It sounds like you claim was pulled for a "quality review" This is done to make sure everything was done right at the disability determination Serives, basically it is looked at again , to make sure...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-26-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,973
Posted By mscat40
Re: Notice of Decision - Fully Favorable!!!

pme, I am so happy for you ! Congradulations ! Was your date of onset changed at all? If not you will be entitled to medicare right away :) As for having a rep. pay their is no charge for that , But...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-24-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,442
Posted By mscat40
Re: Disability Review ??

Youtoo thank you so much for all your time and effort for helping me . This was not a earnings report , it was a Disability Review Packet, and they only gave me 7 days to fill it out and return it....
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-23-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,288
Posted By mscat40
Re: Getting approval from doctor for disability

I have a thyroid condition that makes me constantly cold all the time. plus arthitis aggravates my symtoms in cold weather , and the cliinical depression ,makes me just want to curl up and sleep all...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-22-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 801
Posted By mscat40
Re: Prescription history of any use?

Obtaining your perscription history is a excellent thing to do. I know that social security look s at things like this because their can be side affects to medications that could affect someones...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-21-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By mscat40
Re: New app question?

I think starting a new claim with a new diagnoses, the depression, would be a wise decision to pursue. And with the pain you experience could show you are not able to perform secondary work....
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-20-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,305
Posted By mscat40
Re: Please help!!!

Out of anyone i ever have run accross going through the system you are the most wiset and most well informed perosn I have ever seen to know how S.S works , I have learned so much from you. I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-18-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By mscat40
Re: ALJ Hearing was 2day. I have ??

It sounds like your hearing went very well ;) I have heard people say their hearing was very short, something like 15 min. It sounds like things were very specific according to your claim and...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-17-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,843
Posted By mscat40
Re: Medically Approved but waiting on the Non-Medical

Congradulations on your approval for the medical part. The non medical part means that a SSI represenative will look at your income and assest to make sure you fall within the guidelines for SSI. SSI...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-15-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,288
Posted By mscat40
Re: Getting approval from doctor for disability

I am glad you were able to be on STD , have your filed for SSDI benefits yet? If your disability prevents you from working a SGA for a year or longer or is expected to last this long then I would...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-14-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,960
Posted By mscat40
Re: Medicare... I wanna pull my hair out!

In Ca it works differently , I pay co pays for RX coverage from medicare, Med-ica; picks up everything medcare does not. i can have my eye exam by a qualified professional doing all the tests, but...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-14-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,132
Posted By mscat40
Re: Ssa got scammed in Michigan

That is absolutely insane social security did not follow up on this man , in a way I see that it was their fault for not doing so. This is a lot of money too, I wil not be surprised if this man will...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-14-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,829
Posted By mscat40
Re: Unfavorable Decision on Friday the 13th!!

I am very sorry for this , Abrey . Might heart goes out to you. Their have been a few people on here that have appealed the ALJ decision, It can take a while for this to happen and i have also read...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-13-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By mscat40
Re: Does SSD look at everything you listed as illness?

What I have heard is that the disability examiner is not a medical Dr. that person is specifically trained to look at the claims and then it goes to a certified Dr, who looks at the claim to see if...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-12-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By mscat40
Re: Does SSD look at everything you listed as illness?

When your claim is done and accepted it goes to (DDS) Disability Determination Services, That person will ook over the claim and everything that is listed as a impairment, which prevents aperson...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-11-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By mscat40
Re: Decision has been made, judge just needs to sign and mail

Fingers and toes crossed for you pme, I sure hope your approved and get all your backpay soon. The wait time is always the most difficult especially when you know your so close to having a decision...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-11-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,531
Posted By mscat40
Re: anyone know how this works?

Backpay benefits cannot be paid more then $2000 at a time , because that is the resource limit SSI has, if a claimant is paid more then that he will be over the limit and not be entitled to benefits,...
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